Desert National Park
Desert National Park
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Desert National Park, Rajasthan, India, is situated in the west Indian state of Rajasthan near the town of Jaisalmer. This is one of the largest national parks, covering an area of 3162 km². The Desert National Park is an excellent example of the ecosystem of the Thar Desert. Sand dunes form around 20% of the Park. The major landform consists of craggy rocks and compact salt lake bottoms, intermed
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Gourav99
Bengaluru, India374 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
If you are in Jaisalmer you simply cannot miss Desert National Park aka Thar Desert.
There are many activities that you could do while you are visiting just to name a few - Camel Safari, Desert Jeep Safari , Camp Stay , Folk Dance performance etc.
It all comes down to your service provider you choose for each of these activities that will either make a positive or negative impact on your overall experience.
We luckily had a great experience with each and every one of them.
Just to give you an idea there are two areas that you could visit one is Sam and the other is Khuri. Sam is about 50kms and Khuri is abt 70 kms from Jaisalmer.
70 % of the tourist population goes to Sam since its closer but that's a disadvantage as its very crowded and commercial the rest and mainly the foreigners visit Khuri as it secluded. So the choice is yours .
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There are many activities that you could do while you are visiting just to name a few - Camel Safari, Desert Jeep Safari , Camp Stay , Folk Dance performance etc.
It all comes down to your service provider you choose for each of these activities that will either make a positive or negative impact on your overall experience.
We luckily had a great experience with each and every one of them.
Just to give you an idea there are two areas that you could visit one is Sam and the other is Khuri. Sam is about 50kms and Khuri is abt 70 kms from Jaisalmer.
70 % of the tourist population goes to Sam since its closer but that's a disadvantage as its very crowded and commercial the rest and mainly the foreigners visit Khuri as it secluded. So the choice is yours .
IF U LIKED MY REVIEW OR THINK ITS HELPFUL PLZ CLICK THE
"THANK" BUTTON BELOW AND LETS KEEP SHARING OUR STORIES
Have a Safe n Fun Trip Guys
If any questions feel free to Message me and I'll assist you.
Written November 15, 2017
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VIPIN_GOEL_TP_Impex
New Delhi, India8,268 contributions
Feb 2013 • Family
The Desert National Park is a protected sanctuary. The park is considered not only the largest in the state of Rajasthan but among the largest in India. The catchments area of the Desert National Park is around 3162 sq. km. It is spread through Sam Sand dumes & Khuri Sand dumes. You have to go South-West from Jaisalmer towards Khuri. Turn right before Khuri towards Sam Sand Dumes on Major District Road 36 to reach Sudasari. You can enter the park from there. You should have 4X4 drive. It is around 40km from Jaisalmer. Most of the locals does not know about the park. Only nature loving crazy people should go there with all accessories, binoculars, SLR camera, water, food etc. It may be disappointing if you only find some deer.
The great Indian Bustard is a magnificent bird and can be seen in considerably good numbers. It migrates locally in different seasons. The region is a heaven for migratory and resident birds of the desert. One can see many Eagles, Harriers, Falcons, Buzzards, Kestrel and Vultures. Short- toed Eagles, Tawny Eagles, Spotted Eagles, Laager Falcons and Kestrels are the most common among these. Among animals you could get to see the desert fox, wolf, black bug, chinkara, nilgai and crusted porcupine. You could also get to see the several species of reptiles including chameleons and snakes typical to the terrain. Prior permission is needed to enter the park.
The substantial part of the park is on a landscape, which comprises of lakebed of extinct salt lakes and thorny scrubs. It is a wonder in itself that how come living organisms flourish in these harsh conditions. Similarly, a considerable area of the Desert National Park consists of sand dunes.
The great Indian Bustard is a magnificent bird and can be seen in considerably good numbers. It migrates locally in different seasons. The region is a heaven for migratory and resident birds of the desert. One can see many Eagles, Harriers, Falcons, Buzzards, Kestrel and Vultures. Short- toed Eagles, Tawny Eagles, Spotted Eagles, Laager Falcons and Kestrels are the most common among these. Among animals you could get to see the desert fox, wolf, black bug, chinkara, nilgai and crusted porcupine. You could also get to see the several species of reptiles including chameleons and snakes typical to the terrain. Prior permission is needed to enter the park.
The substantial part of the park is on a landscape, which comprises of lakebed of extinct salt lakes and thorny scrubs. It is a wonder in itself that how come living organisms flourish in these harsh conditions. Similarly, a considerable area of the Desert National Park consists of sand dunes.
Written March 21, 2013
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fukra808
11 contributions
Feb 2018
This place is worth the visit. Try to visit the area in morning and ask your tour guide to arrange camel cart if you want to see Great Indian bustard from near.
Written May 13, 2018
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fukra808
11 contributions
Feb 2018
It is beautiful to watch vast stretch of sand. This dunes are not polluted as they are in sam dunes. Travel in groups to avoid any issues. Meet forest guard before 8 Am and book a camel cart to visit it from inside.
Written May 13, 2018
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snowgeese
Toronto, Canada457 contributions
Feb 2018 • Friends
I have rated Desert National Park as an excellent attraction, since we saw what we had come to see there. We were on a birding excursion with Kalypso Birding (based in Kerala) and wanted to see the birds of the dry country, and there are many, and we saw lots of them. In addition to our Kalypso guide, who knew the birds well, we always had to have a local guide from the park hop in our van. They could not speak English, but they did know where to go to find the more sought after birds like the Great Indian Bustard. We were based at the Prince Desert Safari Camp, and spent two full days birding in various sections of the park. As the birds of the dry country are not the colourful birds of India's woodlands, it was helpful to have Satyan, our birding guide, with us, as he knew the birds' calls and their whereabouts and has a good eye for spotting them.
Written April 27, 2018
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PraksMumbai
Singapore, Singapore111 contributions
Oct 2014 • Family
A trip to the Thar desert near Jaisalmer was really thrilling. Take the road from Jaisalmer and after 45 kms of smooth drive, the sight of the sand dunes at Sam is quite magical.
We went to Sam in the last week of Oct 2014. Surprisingly, the day temperature was quite high and almost touched 40 degrees Celsius. After 4.00 pm, the sun took it a little lighter and we were able to go for a 40 kms desert safari in a 4x4 Mahindra Thar at around 4.30 pm. The thrill was in dunes bashing and the 4x4 vehicle was apt. Went into the remotest of places, spotted a small herd of wild camels and had our ears and hair full of sand.
After the desert safari, it was time for sunset. We went over sand dunes and as the sun was descending, watched the skyline showing shades of red, orange, grey, blue, white and purple. After sunset the weather starts to chill. We also went to a local place in Sam for a cultural show with folklore songs and music, kabeliya (local tribes) dance performances and savour Rajasthani cuisine.
Overall, a mesmerizing experience.
We went to Sam in the last week of Oct 2014. Surprisingly, the day temperature was quite high and almost touched 40 degrees Celsius. After 4.00 pm, the sun took it a little lighter and we were able to go for a 40 kms desert safari in a 4x4 Mahindra Thar at around 4.30 pm. The thrill was in dunes bashing and the 4x4 vehicle was apt. Went into the remotest of places, spotted a small herd of wild camels and had our ears and hair full of sand.
After the desert safari, it was time for sunset. We went over sand dunes and as the sun was descending, watched the skyline showing shades of red, orange, grey, blue, white and purple. After sunset the weather starts to chill. We also went to a local place in Sam for a cultural show with folklore songs and music, kabeliya (local tribes) dance performances and savour Rajasthani cuisine.
Overall, a mesmerizing experience.
Written December 14, 2014
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Cks3976
Bangalore District, India117 contributions
Jan 2017 • Friends
The Great Indian Desert, or the Thar desert is the 1.3 Million Square KM desert area between India and Pakistan. It's one of the most spectacular landscape comprising desert planes, dunes, scrubs and some of the most amazing desert wildlife.
Desert National Park (DNP) is the most unique and largest national park of India, ranging over 3162 sq.Km spread over Jaisalmer and Barmer districts of Rajasthan.
My visit to DNP was in the winter, when the temperature was as cold as 5 deg C. Summers here will witness a scotching 50 deg C too !!
Best time to visit the DNP is between Oct - Feb. The weather will be pleasant during the days and cold in the night.
DNP is a must for Bird watchers. One can see a huge variety of migratory birds, specially the raptors (birds of prey)., such as Laggar Falcon, Peregrine Falcons, huge numbers of Vultures, Eagles etc.,
However the major attraction of the park is the Great Indian Bustard. DNP is believe to be the last place of these elegant birds, which are on the verge of extinction.
DNP is a beautiful ecosystem, which ha many small human settlements inside the park who are peacefully coexisting with its denizens.
Visit DNP to witness the life inside a desert. There is a lot to learn from these deserts.
Desert National Park (DNP) is the most unique and largest national park of India, ranging over 3162 sq.Km spread over Jaisalmer and Barmer districts of Rajasthan.
My visit to DNP was in the winter, when the temperature was as cold as 5 deg C. Summers here will witness a scotching 50 deg C too !!
Best time to visit the DNP is between Oct - Feb. The weather will be pleasant during the days and cold in the night.
DNP is a must for Bird watchers. One can see a huge variety of migratory birds, specially the raptors (birds of prey)., such as Laggar Falcon, Peregrine Falcons, huge numbers of Vultures, Eagles etc.,
However the major attraction of the park is the Great Indian Bustard. DNP is believe to be the last place of these elegant birds, which are on the verge of extinction.
DNP is a beautiful ecosystem, which ha many small human settlements inside the park who are peacefully coexisting with its denizens.
Visit DNP to witness the life inside a desert. There is a lot to learn from these deserts.
Written March 18, 2017
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KCBelongtoWorld
Amsterdam, The Netherlands4 contributions
Jul 2013 • Friends
A lovely place to come to yourself and meet you shadow :) Traveling on camels, watching for wild animals, jumping from the dunes, I love the dessert...
Written August 4, 2013
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DeepeshRaj
Mohali, India25 contributions
Jan 2021 • Family
Wonderful experience and a great visit to the desert national park . Great indian bustard, fox and short toe eagle were among couple of animals we saw.
Written January 3, 2021
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travelforfun75
Pune, India127 contributions
Feb 2018 • Couples
Its a vast desert park but you are typically taken to a few sand dunes where you can camp or just make a day visit. Camel safari, Quad-bike safari (available only in one place) or Jeep safari's are available in sand dunes. If the sky is clear, you can watch Sunset on dunes. There are live music shows in the night and dinner included if you take a day package from one of the travel agents. Its a unique experience which you don't experience usually.
Written March 8, 2018
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We will be staying in a desert camp for 1 night, how to go about desert national park safari,do we need to prebook
Written September 21, 2022
Planning december first week. we will stay in Jaisalmer city not in the desert camp. How do I plan the visit to DNP. Most on enquery offer desert cultural evening with safari and over night. For DNP they say , wahan kuch nahi hai. wondering how to go abut planning
Written November 25, 2019
Unless you have not seen Rajashtani folk dances and enjoy bonfire and spicy food it is preferable to stay in Jaisalmer and go for dessert safari in the afternoon it takes an hour from Jaisalmer so try to leave by 4 pm so that the dessert safari starts at 5 pm unless you want to see the ghost village on the way then leave at 3 pm I travelled in the cab of MR Dalpat Singh mobile +91 97840 15328 gem of a person charged me 1200 for the return journey and arranged a jeep at Rs 1000 for the safari the jeep left us on the sand dunes and came to pick up when we wanted the cab is parked outside a camp you can use the toilet and if you wish can have tea and pakora and watch folk dances for extra cost and return to Jaisalmer you can give my Refrence to MR Dalpat Singh he will pick you up or drop you at the airport in a swift desire for Rs 600 one way I spent 9 days in Jaisalmer if you wish to ask about any other attraction you can feel free to ask me my full name is Rajinder narang
Written November 26, 2019
Avec quelle compagnie avez-vous fait affaire et quel était le prix? Merci
Written September 2, 2019
If you want to roam from inside. Contact them in advance and go between 5-9
Written October 12, 2018
we will be travelling to jaisalmer in nov first week with a toddler (7 month old). what part of desert national park/ sam dunes we can cover along with the feasible logistics... due to the cold will it be fine to stay in desert camps? feasibility of camel ride in day time due to the heat?
Written September 16, 2018
Is there any entry point for the Park? How is the safari conducted? Can it be booked from Jaisalmer office or online? Is it a regular safari like in other sanctuary or just a stroll in the desert while camping?
Written August 16, 2018
Yes, there is entry point with gate,
Written August 29, 2018
1..How can I book a desert safari from WB through internet?
2...How much I have to pay if I want to stay a night at desert sun den (per head rate from Jaisalmer hotel)
Biswajit kundu Amarkanan Bankura WB
Written June 22, 2018
Just a single line answer -
All you will get from The real dessert man Sam.
Written June 25, 2018
Theoretically, yes.
In reality, no. The sand is going to be the problem...
Written February 4, 2018
Hi Rohit,
I am not sure if the website or the Google Map location available in Trip Advisor is correctly mentioned.
Would you be kind enough to provide it here?
Thanks,
Anurag
Written August 29, 2017
Hello Anurag,
Was this question to me ? Or sent by mistake . Because I am not Rohith
Written September 18, 2017
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